All of the Following Statements Regarding Debt Securities Are True

question 186

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding debt securities are true except:

• A)Debt securities should be recorded at cost when acquired.
• B)Debt securities are valued at fair value if classified as trading securities.
• C)Debt securities are valued at fair value if classified as held-to-maturity.
• D)Debt securities are valued at fair value if classified as available-for-sale securities.
• E)Debt securities classified as available-for-sale record the interest revenue when earned.

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